Quick Take | Tips to Help Executives and Leaders Grow
Susie Tomenchok and James Capps
129 episodes
3 months ago
What if your loyalty shouldn't lie with your direct reports, but with your peers? In this episode, we dive into the “First Team” leadership approach, a mindset shift that challenges the traditional org chart. We talk about why prioritizing your colleagues at the same level can create stronger alignment, better culture, and fewer headaches for everyone involved. We also get into why endless one-on-ones can dilute your message, how cross-functional meetings can build trust, and what happens whe...
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What if your loyalty shouldn't lie with your direct reports, but with your peers? In this episode, we dive into the “First Team” leadership approach, a mindset shift that challenges the traditional org chart. We talk about why prioritizing your colleagues at the same level can create stronger alignment, better culture, and fewer headaches for everyone involved. We also get into why endless one-on-ones can dilute your message, how cross-functional meetings can build trust, and what happens whe...
Leading from the Middle: Influence, Motivation, and Managing Up
Quick Take | Tips to Help Executives and Leaders Grow
10 minutes
5 months ago
Leading from the Middle: Influence, Motivation, and Managing Up
Middle managers are often the most overlooked—and overloaded—leaders in an organization. Caught between executive pressure and team expectations, they’re expected to influence without authority, stay motivated under stress, and manage up, down, and sideways. So how do you actually thrive in the middle? In this episode, Susie and James shine a light on the unique challenges and potential of the middle layer. They explore how this group quietly drives results, holds critical relationships, and...
Quick Take | Tips to Help Executives and Leaders Grow
What if your loyalty shouldn't lie with your direct reports, but with your peers? In this episode, we dive into the “First Team” leadership approach, a mindset shift that challenges the traditional org chart. We talk about why prioritizing your colleagues at the same level can create stronger alignment, better culture, and fewer headaches for everyone involved. We also get into why endless one-on-ones can dilute your message, how cross-functional meetings can build trust, and what happens whe...
